Menzies Aviation secures new ground handling licence in Peru

LONDON: Menzies Aviation, a service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, and an Agility company, has secured a new ground handling licence to deliver passenger and ramp services at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), the main international and domestic airport in Peru.

In a competitive bidding process, Menzies was selected for its expertise and experience in delivering safe and trusted ground handling services, and its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. As one of three ground handling companies at LIM, the eightyear contract will enable Menzies to provide a full suite of ground services. It will launch a local recruitment drive to match demand and will ensure all employees are trained to the highest standards to deliver the safest and most secure services to customers.

Hassan El Houry, Executive Chairman, Menzies Aviation said: “Following a competitive tender process, we’re very excited to be providing high quality, safe and secure ground handling services at LIM for the next eight years. As the largest airport in Peru, LIM is of immense strategic importance not only to the country itself, but the entire Americas region. This announcement demonstrates our commitment to supporting the aviation sector across the region, building on a decade of successful growth”.

Philipp Joeinig, Group CEO, Menzies Aviation said: “Over the past decade, we have demonstrated our commitment to strategic growth in the region, with Jorge Chavez International Airport in Peru becoming our 134th airport in 14 countries in the Americas.